TableSeide Restaurant Group recently named Melissa Darpino, a Los Angeles catering and events specialist, as its new director of sales and marketing. In this role, Darpino is responsible for seeking out event and marketing opportunities for Tableseide and its brands, which include Libby’s Café + Bar, Louies Modern, Muse at The Ringling, Oak & Stone, Banyan Café, The Francis and Modern Events. In addition, she oversees marketing, public relations and social media. Prior to joining TableSeide, Darpino spent 15 years as an executive and director of catering for luxury restaurant groups in the Los Angeles area.